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CND works to scrap Britain's nuclear weapons, campaigns for global nuclear disarmament, and promotes genuine peace and security for all. Support our work 👇 https://cnduk.org/donate/

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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament @cnduk.bsky.social · 12d

🚨LEGAL OPINION: UK nuke jets break international law! 🚨

A legal opinion sought by CND has found that Britain's purchase of nuclear-capable F-35A fighter jets violates its commitments under the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty!

Read More: cnduk.org/legal-opinio...

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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament @cnduk.bsky.social · 6h

All to London this Saturday to make this demonstration for Palestine massive!

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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament @cnduk.bsky.social · 1d

4 days to go! Join us for the next national demonstration calling for an end to the genocide in Gaza THIS SATURDAY.

Assemble 12 noon at Victoria Embankment to march to Whitehall.

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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament @cnduk.bsky.social · 2d

📢 ALL TO LONDON - 5 days to go!

Join us in London THIS SATURDAY - 11 October - and help us make this a massive show of solidrity for Palestine as we mark two years of genocide.

⏲️Assemble 12 noon
📍Victoria Embankment
🪧Rally on Whitehall

Poster with logos of Palestine Coalition. Text reads: 5 days to go! All to London for Palestine. Saturday 11 October. End the genocide. Stop Arming Israel. Stop Starving Gaza. 12 noon, Victoria Embankment

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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament @cnduk.bsky.social · 2d

Join Peterborough CND & Peace Campaign for this public meeting to discuss how we step up the campaign to get rid of US nuclear weapons from Britain and stop the government from buying nuclear-capable jets.

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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament @cnduk.bsky.social · 3d

‘Gentle, Angry Women’ is a new documentary following the journey of three young women as they retrace the march to Greenham Common, rediscovering the lost legacy of the 1980s Women’s Peace Camp.

Catch the UK tour: https://cnduk.org/events/gentle-angry-women-film-screenings-across-the-country/

'Gentle, Angry Women' - film screenings across the country - CND

26 Sep 2025 - 10 Nov 2025 @ 12:00 am - A new documentary has been launched, following the journey of three young women as they retrace the march to Greenham Common, rediscovering the lost legacy of the 1980s Women's Peace Camp. 'Gentle, Angry Women' is embarking on a tour of the UK - click below to find out more and book your ticket.

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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament @cnduk.bsky.social · 4d

🚨 Britain is expanding its nuclear arsenal and breaking international law!

✊Take action today to #StopBritishNukeJets!

🖋️ Take two minutes to write to your MP asking for a debate on Britain's F-35 purchase: https://cnd.eaction.org.uk/StopBritainsNukeExpansion

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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament @cnduk.bsky.social · 4d

TOMORROW!

Join the rally against the US spy hub based at RAF Croughton - one of the many actions taking place as part of Keep Space for Peace Week!

More details: https://cnduk.org/events/keep-space-for-peace-national-march-and-rally-at-usaf-croughton-2/

Keep Space for Peace – national march and rally at USAF Croughton - CND

5 Oct 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Join us for this national demonstration against the militarisation of space! With guest speakers including Dave Webb – Global Network; Peter Burt -Drone Wars UK; and Marie Walsh – Lakenheath Alliance for Peace. USAF (or ‘officially’ RAF) Croughton is one of the largest international intelligence hubs. This major US communication and intelligence base supports many [...]

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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament @cnduk.bsky.social · 5d

📢 ALL TO LONDON - 1 week to go!

Join us in London on SATURDAY 11 October to call on the British government to recognise Israel's genocide in Gaza and enforce a full arms embargo.

⏲️Assemble 12 noon
📍Victoria Embankment
🪧Rally on Whitehall

Poster with logos of Palestine Coalition. Text reads: All to London for Palestine. Saturday 11 October. End the genocide. Stop Arming Israel. Stop Starving Gaza. 12 noon, Victoria Embankment

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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament @cnduk.bsky.social · 6d

📢 Assembly point announcement!

Just 9 days to go! All to London on 11 October and help us make this a massive show of support for the people of Palestine.

⏲️Assemble 12 noon
📍Victoria Embankment, London
🪧Rally on Whitehall

Map with route for march for Palestine on 11 October 2025. March starts on Victoria Embankment, turning onto Westminster Bridge and towards Waterloo, corssing Waterloo Bridge onto Strand towards Trafalgar Square and finishing on Whitehall.

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Common Wealth @cmmonwealth.bsky.social · 6d

🚨 In just 2 weeks, we'll be hosting a free online panel with @cplusc.bsky.social to launch a new collaboration: @transitionsec.bsky.social

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Reserve your spot now! 🔗👇

War, Climate Crisis and the Economy: Transition Security Project Launch

A collaboration between Common Wealth and Climate & Community Institute to investigate the US and UK military industrial complexes.

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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament @cnduk.bsky.social · 6d

A great meeting in Cardiff last night with contributions from @cndcymru.bsky.social Vice-Chair and former MEP Jill Evans, and CND Vice-President Kate Hudson. The next stop on the @lakenheathalliance.bsky.social'Peace Not War' tour is in Reading on 13 October.

Details: cnduk.org/events/peace...

CND Cymru Vice-Chair Jill Evans holds a peace flyer from the 1960s.

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Declassified UK @declassifieduk.org · 8d

Now more than ever a diverse, critical, media is vital for UK democracy & accountability.

Over 3,000 people have signed a petition calling on the government to approve our media pass they refused earlier this month.

Help defend press freedom, sign today ✒️

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Defend Press Freedom

I stand with Declassified UK - I've just signed my name. Join me in telling Westminster that you care about freedom of the press.

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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament @cnduk.bsky.social · 7d

📢 10 days to go!

Labour Party Conference has called for an arms embargo on Israel - join us on the streets to demand that Keir Starmer's government finally ends its support for Israel's genocide in Gaza.

⏲️Assemble 12 noon
📍Central London, route TBA!

All to London for Palestine. 10 days to go. Saturday 11 October. End the genocide. Stop arming Israel. Stop starving Gaza. 12 noon Central London

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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament @cnduk.bsky.social · 8d

“Funding can be found to stockpile nuclear weapons; but never to put money back in the pockets of the poorest households.”

Excellent contribution from Parliamentary CND Vice-Chair Bell Ribeiro-Addy at CND's #LabourPartyConference fringe.

Read in full 👇
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Bell Ribeiro-Addy – We need to chart a new course away from militarism

"Funding can be found to stockpile nuclear weapons; but never to put money back in the pockets of the poorest households."

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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament @cnduk.bsky.social · 8d

"Britain needs a new understanding of security — one that invests in communities, tackles climate breakdown, and dismantles racism, instead of pouring billions into nuclear weapons and military expansion."

CND's fringe event at #LabourPartyConference: www.morningstaronline.co.uk/article/what...

Morning Star feature on CND's fringe event at Labour Party Conference

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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament @cnduk.bsky.social · 9d

CND's roundup of today at #LabourPartyConference: Whilst Labour’s leadership continues to champion militarism, its members and affiliated trade unionists voted to end the genocide in Gaza.

https://cnduk.org/labour-party-conference-calls-for-arms-embargo-on-israel/

Labour Party conference calls for arms embargo on Israel - CND

Whilst Labour's leadership continues to champion militarism, its members and affiliated trade unionists voted to end the genocide in Gaza.Monday at Labour Party Conference saw government ministers lean heavily on war rhetoric and promises of economic growth, as the government attempted to justify obscene levels of military spending going into the Autumn Budget.

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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament @cnduk.bsky.social · 10d

Day one of #LabourPartyConference. If you're attending, we're located at A16 outside the main exhibition area and conference hall.

This evening's fringe is outside the secure conference zone, open to all.

⏰️ 5.30pm
📍Albert 3, Hilton Hotel

Details: cnduk.org/events/brita...

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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament @cnduk.bsky.social · 11d

Thanks to Maryam Eslamdoust and TSSA union for supporting the recent motion at TUC Congress to overturn support for military spending hikes.

CND's fringe meeting at #LabourPartyConference tomorrow - 5.30pm - looks at the real cost of these hikes.

Details: cnduk.org/events/brita...

Maryam Eslamdoust of TSSA union stands with CND advan

Poster for CND fringe at Labour party conference

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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament @cnduk.bsky.social · 11d

Britain is spending at least £205 billion on new nuclear weapons while public services are crumbling. Thanks to @peoplesassembly.bsky.social for supporting our message that hikes to military spending and nuclear weapons is a political choice that makes us poorer. #StopNewNukes

Peoples Assembly banner beside CND advan

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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament @cnduk.bsky.social · 11d

South Lakeland and Lancaster CND banner posing with our #StopNukeSpending advan at today's march for Palestine in Liverpool.

South Lakeland and Lancaster CND banner beside CND advan

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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament @cnduk.bsky.social · 11d

Marching through Liverpool city centre. We'll be rallying on the docks next to where Labour party conference starts this weekend, to demand an end to Britain's support for Israel's genocide in Gaza.

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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament @cnduk.bsky.social · 11d

Ben Jamal of @pscupdates.bsky.social showing solidarity with our #StopNukeSpending message at today's march for Palestine in Liverpool.

Sophie Bolt and Ben Jamal stand in front of CND advan

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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament @cnduk.bsky.social · 11d

Keep an eye out for CND's advans that will be in Liverpool throughout Labour party conference. We're drawing attention to Britain's outrageous spending on nuclear weapons that comes at the expense of vital public services and climate spending.

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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament @cnduk.bsky.social · 11d

While Britain continues to breach its disarmament commitments under the nuclear NPT, the majority of countries now support the #NuclearBan Treaty!

Help us build pressure on the government to stop its nuclear expansion. Write to your MP today: cnd.eaction.org.uk/StopBritains...

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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament @cnduk.bsky.social · 12d

🚨#AllToLondon11Oct 🚨

Just two weeks to go until the next national march for Palestine in London. Help us make this one of the biggest shows of solidarity with Palestine yet and join the call for the UK government to end its support for nuclear-armed Israel's genocide in Gaza!

Poster with logos of Palestine Coalition. Text reads: "All to London for Palestine. Two weeks to go! Saturday 11 October. End the genocide. Stop Arming Israel. Stop Starving Gaza. 12 noon Central London."

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